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Were hatching all the details on the best Easter gifts for your little ones.
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Thankfully, many options exist besides candy when filling childrens Easter baskets.
Consider adding a few Easter- or spring-themed items that go beyond just the sweets, saysKristin Richardson.
With you in mind, weve done the research on the best gifts for kids for Easter.
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We rounded up and categorized a variety of options.
Enjoy doughy fun immediately during a celebration and long after the egg hunt.
Better yet, use the Play-Doh filled (and conveniently sugar-free!)
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eggs for the egg hunt itself.
When you find the perfect lovey for a child, you just know it, and you get it.
The Bright Bunny, made by Mon Ami, is no exception.
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It has super-soft fur, plump stuffing, and the cutest floppy ears.
Coming in three lovely colors, choose from pastel green, purple, and pink.
Its not too small and not too big.
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In fact, its just the right size for perching in an Easter basket.
The Wobbles eliminate all this confusion.
The yarn comes pre-started for new crocheters, a bonus indeed for the reluctant beginner.
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What if you could add more functionality to the classic stuffed animal, though?
This pink bunny from Warmies will be your little ones new best friend and bedtime favorite.
The child-safe design promotes easier bedtimes and better quality sleep.
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Though the bunny is perfect for any Easter basket, Warmies come in a variety of critters and creatures.
This is a classic Easter gift that has delighted generations of children since 1973.
Use beyond Easter for year-round snuggly bathtime warmth.
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This eco-friendly gift is laugh-out-loud and celebrates the arrival of spring with beautiful flowers.
The toys are as festive as they are functional and can provide relaxing fun and engaging play.
Made of 100% silicone, these toys are safe and easy to clean.
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Craft-tastic Make a Bunny Friend
Help them make a cute bunny pal this Easter.
This kit is made for the child who enjoys crafting and creating something handmade from start to finish.
It comes with all the supplies and instructions necessary to teach kids to sew their very own stuffed animal.
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These soaps come in a pack of four and are perfect individual gifts or Easter basket fillers.
Spring-Themed Gifts
Da Bomb Tie-Dye Bath Bomb
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Bath bombs arent just for adults.
Greet spring with a bright, fun, groovy-colored bath bomb.
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The scent is passion fruit, but there are a variety of scents and themes to choose from.
The premium acrylic markers come in 24 beautiful colors and can work on more than 10 surfaces.
Grabies water-based formula has been specially developed to be non-toxic and odorless, so its also safe for artists.
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Additionally, the marker design is specifically curated to be anti-drying.
Add them to the Easter basket for festive color and creative fun.
For even more fun, hide them in the backyard with eggs during the hunt.
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South Beach Bubbles WOWmazing Giant Bubble Wands Kit
Most kids love blowing bubbles and chasing after them.
This bubble kit takes blowing bubbles to another level.
Once you see these ginormous, rainbow bubbles blowing past you, youll understand why they are called Wowmazing!
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However, not all of these activities are safe for our local pollinators.
This pollinator kit is an eco-friendly solution to a kid-favorite activity.
Put in an Easter basket as a perfectly timed gift for the return of warm weather and pollinators!
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This kit educates kids all about the different types of pollinators and teaches kids how to collect pollen samples!
The pollen samples go into the eco-friendly bubble mixture to help our pollen-spreading friends with their work.
This cool science experiment provides a fun spring activity for kids of all ages.
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Its easy to set up and is a great gift for children of all ages.
Watch the outdoor world wake up under this pocket microscope.
A well-loved stuffed rabbit magically comes alive.
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This beautifully illustrated, softcover book is a great, affordable pick for any Easter basket.
Its a fun story to read together that the whole family can enjoy.
As the flowers start to emerge through the earth, children can flip through the interactive pages.
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Choose from a tambourine kit or ukulele kit.
Although paint isnt included, each instrument can be painted for even more creative fun.
They can plan, engineer, and build structures and shapes with these pastel magnetic tiles.
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Their fun colors and design give your child the tools (or the magic!)
to imagine, create, and build art in a whole new way.
Taco Goat Cat Cheese Pizza is an action-packed card game.
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Stand amazed at the fun this new card game inspires forallages.
These kits are fun, perfect for spring, and ideal for many children for playtime.
Cardboard Tool Kit
Most kiddos love to use their imagination with a simple cardboard box.
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Encouraging imagination, creativity, and problem-solving, these tools will help turn the recycling into an additional toy.
The Fuzzies Game
The Fuzzies Game is a gift for the whole family to enjoy together.
Once the tower has been built, avoid being the one to knock it over.
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Enjoy afterEaster dinneror any other time throughout the year.
Crazy Aarons Speckled Egg Thinking Putty
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So many kids love Crazy Aarons Thinking Putty.
This stuff is seriously the best.
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Each one has unique properties for fun, stimulating, and surprising play!
Oh, and did we mention it glows in the dark?!
As they witness the life cycle and learn about the life sciences, this is more than a toy.
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Its a fun experience that will foster a love of science and nature for years to come.
This Butterfly Garden Kit from Insect Lore is the perfect gift for all the budding entomologists out there.
The kit also includes a voucher for live caterpillars that are raised on Insect Lores family-owned farm in California.
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This educational butterfly gift is perfect for the approaching warm weather that Easter brings.
Bring hours of fun, imagination, and the movement they need to your kids playroom.
The board is made in Atlanta out of real wood and water-based color stains.
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It can hold up to 450 pounds.
Buzzy Seeds Kids Windowsill Grow Kit
Spring is the season for gardening!
This companion gardening kit will help kids grow tomatoes and marigolds from seeds into adult plants.
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Buzzy also has a guarantee to grow policy!
If your seeds dont grow, theyll replace them for free!
It can be used for playtime or actual use in the kitchen.
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The pastel colors are perfect for Easter and spring and are a great addition to a basket.
These tools are made of soft food-grade silicone and stainless-steel core.
Durable, safe, and functional, this is perfect for imaginative and real cooking.
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Clothing and Accessories
Southern Smocked Co. Smocked Cottontail Pink Bunnies Dress
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Indeed, the best gift for Easter might be a practical one.
This dress is practical but so much more.
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Starting at $10, you could personalize the swimsuit with a monogram or name.
Pair this suit with one ofRufflebuts swim hatsorbowsfor a more complete gift.
Southern Tide Blossom Bay Boys Swim Trunks
Southern Tide
Most of us have all been there.
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We really like the added velcro pocket on the back, plus the UV protection this suit provides.
Roll it up snugly and tuck it next to the water balloons in the Easter basket.
Its dishwasher safe, and there are a variety of bright colors to choose from.
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Spice up the Easter basket with dress-up play this year with these colorful and fun ear accessories.
Each set contains twelve sets of earrings.
Wear one pair on one day and another pair on the next.
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Annie the Brave offers a variety of dresses in styles that are unique for little girls.
We love the simple neck, the slightly puffed sleeves, and the flowy bottom of this dress.
Founded by three sisters in Greenville, South Carolina, this lifestyle brand is rooted in love and family.
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This dress is 100% soft cotton, ensuring a lightweight and breathable feel.
Its designed for comfort and movement, which is perfect for all-day wear and many joyful twirls.
Bombas Youth Gripper Slipper
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Keep the little toes warm and toasty.
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These youth gripper slippers from Bombas are comfy, cozy, and perfect for those chilly spring mornings.
They are genuinely made for sweet bunny dreams.
Were in love with the soft gingham pink or blue bunnies pattern featured.
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Made of super-soft knit, you cant go wrong with any clothing item from this iconic brand.
Questions and Answers
What do most kids get for Easter?
No matter the celebration, most kids are happy with any giftlarge or smallfor a memorable, fun-filled occasion.
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Its easy to think about what hobbies, crafts, and extracurriculars a child is into.
What is a traditional Easter gift?
A traditional Easter gift may vary from one family to the next.
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The memories of fun experiences are what make the time worthwhile.
At what age do kids stop getting Easter baskets?
In short, anyone has the right to enjoy the holiday no matter their age.
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Givingan Easter giftto a loved one is a simple way to show love.
She echoes that sentiment that one may never grow too old.
We dont believe anyone is too old for an Easter basket!
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What are popular Easter gifts for kids?
Why Trust Southern Living
This article was written byRebecca Jones, a Birmingham-based parenting and lifestyle writer.
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